Hot hatches
2021 Skoda Octavia vRS: 197bhp diesel engine detailed
2021 Skoda Octavia vRS: 197bhp diesel engine detailed
Powerful Skoda Octavia vRS gets sporty looks and a vRS iv plug-in hybrid option for the first time
New 296bhp Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport now on sale
New 296bhp Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport now on sale
Hardcore Golf GTI Clubsport is track-focused and has extra power
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf R starts from £39,270
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf R starts from £39,270
New 316bhp Volkswagen Golf R hot hatch is on sale now
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI: prices, specs, and release date 
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI: prices, specs, and release date
New Mk8 Volkswagen Golf GTI is available to order now, starting from £33,460
Limited-run Ford Fiesta ST Edition sprints in
Limited-run Ford Fiesta ST Edition sprints in
New Fiesta ST Edition has adjustable suspension and is aimed at enthusiasts
2020 Ford Puma ST performance SUV breaks cover
2020 Ford Puma ST performance SUV breaks cover
New Ford Puma ST has 197bhp and sprints from 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds
2020 Honda Civic Type R range starts from £32,820
2020 Honda Civic Type R range starts from £32,820
Three variants now on sale but Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition has sold out
New 2020 Audi S3 range launched with 306bhp
New 2020 Audi S3 range launched with 306bhp
Audi S3 Sportback and Saloon get four-wheel-drive and a 4.8-second 0-62mph time
BMW 1 Series: old vs new
BMW 1 Series: old vs new
The latest BMW 1 Series is noticeably different to its predecessor - we compare old and new
MINI John Cooper Works GP hatchback (2020-2020)
MINI John Cooper Works GP hatchback (2020-2020)
"It might not be the most polished hot hatchback but the MINI JCW GP is fast and exciting"
Top 3 used small hot hatches for £8,500
Top 3 used small hot hatches for £8,500
“Dear Carbuyer, I want a small hot hatch that won’t cost a fortune to insure. What are my options for £8,500?”
Peugeot 308 GTi hatchback (2015-2019)
Peugeot 308 GTi hatchback (2015-2019)
“The Peugeot 308 GTi is a great-to-drive and economical hot hatchback with subtly sporty looks and a comfortable interior”